The best times to visit Cardenas for ideal weather are

December 17th to February 18th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Cardenas Travel Info

Weather in Cardenas

Temperature

Average temperatures in Cardenas vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for most of the year with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 17th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Cardenas, the hottest months are May, June, and then July. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid May where highs are regularly around 98.2°F (36.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 77.8°F (25.4°C) at night.

Cardenas Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Cardenas Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Cardenas Perceived Temperature (F)

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Cardenas Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Cardenas Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 81.4 73.5 68.7
Feb 85.2 76.2 69.9
Mar 89.6 78.7 71.4
Apr 95.6 83.9 75.7
May 96.3 85.4 77.1
Jun 93.9 84.4 77.4
Jul 93.5 84.1 77.2
Aug 93.7 83.9 77.4
Sep 90.2 82.1 77
Oct 88.4 80.7 75.5
Nov 84.9 77.4 72.4
Dec 83.2 74.9 69.8

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 27.4 23.1 20.4
Feb 29.6 24.6 21.1
Mar 32 25.9 21.9
Apr 35.3 28.8 24.3
May 35.7 29.7 25.1
Jun 34.4 29.1 25.2
Jul 34.2 28.9 25.1
Aug 34.3 28.8 25.2
Sep 32.3 27.8 25
Oct 31.3 27.1 24.2
Nov 29.4 25.2 22.4
Dec 28.4 23.8 21

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Cardenas are April, May, and then February. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid April. For example, on the week of April 9th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late September with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of September 24th.

When can you find snow in Cardenas? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Cardenas.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Cardenas (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 20% 0 6.8
Feb 9% 0 1.3
Mar 12% 0 1.8
Apr 4% 0 1.5
May 7% 0 2.7
Jun 21% 0 4.4
Jul 18% 0 4
Aug 23% 0 5.4
Sep 31% 0 9.9
Oct 25% 0 7.6
Nov 20% 0 7.4
Dec 14% 0 5.1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 20 0 17.3
Feb 9 0 3.3
Mar 12 0 4.6
Apr 4 0 3.8
May 7 0 6.9
Jun 21 0 11.2
Jul 18 0 10.2
Aug 23 0 13.7
Sep 31 0 25.1
Oct 25 0 19.3
Nov 20 0 18.8
Dec 14 0 13

 

Humidity and Wind

Cardenas has some very humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April (65.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (78.2%).

Wind in Cardenas is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is July, followed by June and March. July’s average wind speed of around 3.4 knots (3.9 MPH or 6.3 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late July where average top sustained speeds reach 7.1 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Cardenas.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 2.9 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Feb 3 Barely noticeable 5.3 Light breeze
Mar 3.2 Barely noticeable 5.8 Light breeze
Apr 3.2 Barely noticeable 5.5 Light breeze
May 3.1 Barely noticeable 5.1 Light breeze
Jun 3.2 Barely noticeable 5.5 Light breeze
Jul 3.4 Barely noticeable 6 Light breeze
Aug 3.1 Barely noticeable 5.3 Light breeze
Sep 2.7 Barely noticeable 4.7 Light breeze
Oct 2.7 Barely noticeable 4.7 Light breeze
Nov 2.9 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Dec 2.9 Barely noticeable 4.8 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 78.2%
Feb 73.9%
Mar 69.3%
Apr 65.5%
May 66.9%
Jun 70.6%
Jul 69.3%
Aug 70.7%
Sep 74.9%
Oct 75.2%
Nov 75.3%
Dec 78%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Cardenas?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Mexico; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Cardenas, Mexico is January, followed by March and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Cardenas in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 46.4 in November means 46.4% of the tourists vs. January.

 

 

Overall Cardenas Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 98.2°F (36.8°C) and 87.7°F (30.9°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 1 to 4 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with 6 to 7 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Cardenas, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 90.7°F (32.6°C) and 82.5°F (28.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 9 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Cardenas to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 88.9°F (31.6°C) and 79°F (26.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 2 to 6 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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